We are in the process of discussions with the U.S. Attorney's office.

Co-operation means full co-operation with the government, which is that he intends to appear when called upon and testify truthfully to all facts that are in his possession.

This is the first step in making amends for what has taken place.

In this way you can develop the perception that the individual (under indictment) is being treated unfairly and that there might be another side to the story.

We've acted properly in this office, ... I understand the pressures and I understand this group just wants to pay less taxes. If you want to be an assessor and can't take the heat, don't do the job.

Fort Bragg is a city with thousands of residents, more than 20 million square feet of office buildings and all of the associated needs and demands placed on emergency services workers.